Overview

• A suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang, Jose Gonzalez Roa, was arrested at the California border with an attempted murder warrant after multiple illegal entries into the U.S.
• The gang, originating in Venezuela, has infiltrated at least 19 U.S. states, often posing as asylum seekers to gain entry.
• Mexican authorities have linked Tren de Aragua to the brutal murder of immigration agent Luis Alberto Olivas García, who was stoned to death near the U.S. border.
• The gang has been tied to violent crimes in the U.S., including murders, assaults, and trafficking operations, with members often evading detection due to a lack of identifiable gang markings.
• Officials on both sides of the border are increasing cooperation to address the gang’s growing threat, as security concerns mount ahead of a U.S. immigration crackdown under the incoming administration.